Chapter 6

Zachary's naive yet blunt words pierced my heart like a needle.

In his moment of illness and vulnerability, he was still thinking of the woman who had caused him to become sick.

I looked down at him.

He was clearly exhausted after his stomachache, as he had fallen asleep again after saying that.

Steven must have heard Zachary's words, too. He took my hand. "Honey."

I felt no inclination to respond. I instinctively wanted to pull away.

However, Steven tightened his grip, not allowing me to withdraw. "Today was just an accident. Mom acted without consulting us, and Zachary was sick. He didn't mean what he said."

"I can understand him," I replied, holding Zachary as I started to walk toward the exit. "He likes Jessica now. Of course, he's going to think she's wonderful."

After a pause, I continued, "Since I banned him from contacting her, his resistance will be strong at first. But Zachary isn't a bad kid. I'll guide him back to understanding who truly cares for him. "But I hope you can keep your word. I can overlook today's incident as a mistake, but I don't want there to be a next time."

As I spoke, I stopped.

Fearing I would tire myself, Steven took Zachary from my arms. "I promise that I'll do better, honey."

I looked at the sleeping child in Steven's arms and fell silent.

...

Steven parked the car when we arrived home. Seeing Zachary peacefully asleep, I didn't want to wake him up.

Just as I was about to carry him inside, Steven was already standing by the passenger door. His voice was soft as he said, "I'll do it."

Then, he effortlessly lifted Zachary with one hand while extending the other toward me.

I looked

a warm glow over his tall frame and handsome features, making him seem almost like a celestial being. "Let's go home, Mrs. Pelham," he said

and

Steven gently placed Zachary in

his room. Steven helped by removing Zachary's clothes and wringing

him off and dressed him in

smiled indulgently. He tossed the towel into

at the edge of the bed, watching

The only times we seemed

his neck and stared at his profile

light with his elbow and closed Zachary's bedroom door. "Do you remember what we said before heading to the

to the hospital. But I remembered everything once

considered whether I should divorce Steven. But then, I thought about how Jessica was already causing trouble for Zachary even

realized I couldn't let our family fall

I struggled to remember what had happened before going to the hospital. "Could

bit forgetful." Steven closed the bedroom door.

a tone

chuckled softly. His tone was playful as he asked, "Have you

want to tease me, but I wasn't about to let him win. "Hmm... I still can't

eyes, my reflection

spilled like a waterfall over the white sheets. My cheeks, flushed from our kiss, glowed

...

of the day, compounded by exhaustion that

admitted to the hospital due to stomach issues. He obviously

early and prepare breakfast

high heat, then switched to low to let it simmer. Glancing at the clock, I noted that it was still early-only a little past

everything. I only started cooking when it was around Zachary's

two dishes-one was sautéed vegetables, and the other was chicken

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